By Matt Stefano Another blueliner is on the move. The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that they have traded 2002-birth-year defenceman Mark Hill to the Cochrane Crunch in exchange for a player development fee. Hill, who is from Conception Bay South, Newfoundland, played one season with the Thunderbirds in 2020-2021, where he recorded 3 assists […]
By Matt Stefano Chaff is back! The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that forward Michael Chaffay will be returning to the club for the 2021-2022 season. Chaffay, who just turned 19-years-old back on June 9, will be entering his second full season with his hometown team. In his rookie season with the Thunderbirds in 2020-2021, […]
By Matt Stefano The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that six players from last year’s roster will be returning to the club for the upcoming season. Those players are forwards Russell Oldham, Brock Santa Maria, Ty Zachary, Ethan Novello and Tyson Doucette and defenceman Kaden Dundas. FIREBIRD PROSPECT REMAINS A THUNDERBIRD Twenty-year-old forward and Sault […]
By Matt Stefano The Soo Thunderbirds are adding another Noah between the pipes! After signing goaltender Noah Metivier back on June 12, the Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that they have signed 2002-birth-year netminder Noah Zeppa as a free agent for the upcoming season. Zeppa, who stands 5’11 and weighs 170 pounds, was a member […]
By Matt Stefano Cole Delarosbil is coming home! The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that they have acquired forward and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario native Cole Delarosbil from the Espanola Express in exchange for a player development fee. Delarosbil, who stands 6’1 and weighs 190 pounds, played the past two seasons with the Espanola Express […]
By Matt Stefano After trading goaltender Alex Bugeja to the Powassan Voodoos on Friday, the Soo Thunderbirds wasted no time as they went out and brought in another goalie on Saturday. The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Saturday that they have signed 2004-birth-year netminder Noah Metivier for the upcoming season. “We are excited to welcome […]
By Matt Stefano The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that they have traded 2001-birth-year-goaltender Alex Bugeja to the Powassan Voodoos in exchange for a player development fee. Last season with the Thunderbirds, the West Vancouver, British Columbia native had 9 wins, 2 losses, 2 shootout losses, a 2.37 goals against average and a league-best .936 […]
By Matt Stefano It’s not over until it’s over! That’s exactly what former Soo Thunderbirds defenceman Colin Miller and Team Canada proved in this year’s IIHF World Championship. After starting this year’s tournament with 0 wins and 3 losses, Team Canada ended up winning a gold medal on Sunday afternoon in Riga, Latvia, thanks to […]
By Matt Stefano Two Jr. Greyhounds are leaving the dog house to join the bird nest! The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that they have signed two players out of the Soo Jr. Greyhounds program, including defenceman Michael Beltrano and forward Samuel Lake. Beltrano, who is a 2004-birth-year defenceman, played two seasons with the Soo […]
By Matt Stefano Connor Toms is now one step closer to suiting up for the red and white! The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that defenceman Connor Toms has signed with the Ontario Hockey League’s Soo Greyhounds for the upcoming season. Toms, who was drafted by the Soo Greyhounds in the 3rd round (44th overall) […]
